Manager, Product and Segments

Chicago, IL, US, 60601

Hybrid

About James Hardie
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

Location: Hybrid from Chicago, IL

As part of the Core Product Management Team, the Product Manager is responsible for management of products, identifying and advancing intervention opportunities utilizing strategic marketing principles.  This position will have high cross functional interaction and shared accountability with Segments, Sales, MFG, Supply Chain, and R&D.

What You’ll Do:

Provide scope for problem solving and strategic alignment
Lead cross-functional teams and can leverage those groups for product lead initiatives
Make decisions and direct the business based on insights from analysis
Influence others to significantly impact work streams and project priorities based on opportunities
Identify broader market opportunities and develop high level market assessment initiatives
Develop value creation recommendations for product, price, place and promotion
Be the voice of the customer
Diagnose existing strategy effectiveness

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, Engineering or related field
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
3-5 years of experience in product or brand management, and/or channel marketing in a consumer durable goods related industry
Experiencing managing product, place, price and promotion
Proven project management experience in a cross-functional environment
Business to business plus business to consumer marketing experience (preferred)
Innovation Mindset, Decision Support & Advisory
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Problem Solving Skills, Communication (Internal, External, Storytelling)
Sales, Marketing and or business development experience (preferred)
Proven project management experience in a cross-functional environment

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $126,000.00 to $164,000.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays

Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match

Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits,

including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces

Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.